Berthoud Community Library District

Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.

Introducing The Bible Atlas - a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul traveled while spreading the message of Christianity

Describes what exactly maps are, and what they tell us. How people used sticks and clay to plot their routes. Have satellite changed our view of Earth? Learn how the layers of a map are put together, and plan and draw your own map. By exploring mapmaking, one can find out how maps help us to investigate the world we live in.

"The story of a forest "lost" by a surveying error-and all the flora and fauna to be found there A forest, of course, doesn't need a map to know where to grow. But people need a map to find it. And in 1882 when surveyors set out to map a part of Minnesota, they got confused, or tired and cold (it was November), and somehow mapped a great swath of ancient trees as a lake. For more than seventy-five years, the mistake stayed on the map, and the forest...

"From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, children can explore all corners of the world through perfectly rendered, clearly annotated maps. They can learn about natural habitats and busy cities; ancient traditions and modern lifestyles; and the landmarks and achievements that make each country unique."--Amazon.com.

A United States atlas for children ages eight to twelve that contains full-color maps that highlight physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities of each state, and includes photographs as well as essays about land and water, animals, people, and other points of interest.

Text, photographs, and illustrations offer a visual narrative of the geographical history of Earth.